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AJ04 NDJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,482 mi
Last recorded179,482 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 179,482 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 179,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 165,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 165,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2023 152,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 152,236 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 126,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 126,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,368 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AJ04 NDJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 NDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ04 NDJ registered?

AJ04 NDJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AJ04 NDJ safe to buy?

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